PCB Design Issues Drilling Hole Problem:Irregular hole ring design Risk:May confuse hole attributes Recommendation:Hole ring should be a hollow ring Problem:Holes without wire connections Risk:May lead to incorrect hole attributes Recommendation:Clearly define hole attributes in the source files Problem:Slot holes and circular holes overlap Risk:Unable to determine the required hole type Recommendation:If both need to […]
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The TLIMX6U-EVM by Tronlong® Technology is an evaluation board designed around the NXP i.MX 6ULL, featuring an ARM Cortex-A7 high-performance, low-power processor. Consisting of a core board and an evaluation baseboard, the TLIMX6U-EVM has undergone professional PCB layout and rigorous temperature testing, ensuring stability and reliability for various industrial applications. This article primarily introduces an IoT
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Confused by CPU, MPU, MCU, SoC, and SOPC? Simplified breakdown of definitions, architectures, and real-world applications. Ideal for embedded system designers. Guide inside!
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Confused by number systems in microcontrollers? Learn binary, octal, decimal, and hex conversions. Practical examples for programming and debugging. Simplified guide!
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STC15W104 refers to a microcontroller chip manufactured by STC Microelectronics. This chip is commonly used in various electronic devices and projects to control and manage input/output operations. The STC15W104 offers a wide range of features and functionalities, making it a popular choice among engineers and hobbyists. It is based on the 8051 core architecture, offering
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BootLoader is a common word for many people , and it is even used frequently. For example, we need it when upgrading the system online, running the program in the external memory. In this post, we will introduce how to design a BootLoader program for STM32 series MCU. Basic Principle of BootLoader Since we want
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Whether the Bootloader is used in the microcontroller depends on the design requirements of the product. If the product needs to be upgraded online or has security boot considerations, then using some open source Bootloaders may be able to better meet the needs. Let us introduce some small Bootloaders suitable for single-chip microcomputer systems. WolfBoot
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What’s a bootloader? Learn firmware initialization, update processes, and compatibility with Arduino/STM32. Critical for embedded system startups. Guide here!
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RTC (Real Time Clock) is an independent timer used to provide system time. It can continue to operate during power outages or low-power modes by relying on a backup battery as its power source. When dealing with embedded systems, selecting the appropriate RTC battery is crucial as it directly impacts the accuracy and stability of
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More and more embedded devices nowadays support remote automatic upgrades without the need for downloaders, making device maintenance highly convenient. To enable remote upgrades for a device, we need to write program code that supports the upgrade process. This program is commonly referred to as the BootLoader. In essence, the device’s program code is divided
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